Stephane

you are not funny

Well, JamesG sold his Speedy and as I never wear mine it gave me the idea to wear this baby tonight. It's an old domed Speedy with the 6 o'clock dial frozen and two case back And the genuine one

I miss Italy so much !!! Thanks for sharing Cheers Stephane

Oh, my god. Waking up and reading your SnowFlake experience makes my day brighter ... Hold on, that doesn't mean I'm not jalous Thanks for sharing Ubi. This time it will not end on Robi's wrist...but on mine Cheers Stephane

@Ubi and TMG: I guess you won't be surprised that I ....hate you, today! In the meantime, as nobody wants to sell me their SnowFlake, I'll wear my fav: Ze Great White

Fantastic post! After a year and a half on RWG I only can say that almost none of the watches I owned or still own really "failed" but two. And that is a rep chrono modded with a "genuine" ETA 7750 Valjoux and a genuine 7 years old 16600 (hosting a Rolex mvt thus) having weird hands behaviour when setting the time. I'm not saying that chinese movements are better, simply thinking that we pay high prices for the "swiss" signature indeed. After all, with the production power of China, who knows if China is not going to achieve in movements what Japan did with cars, hi-fi, tv and so on, a true quality label

Watching football at home tonight. An opportunity to wear this one as it's still not sold Safe to wear at home to avoid the "Hey, wow, what is this?"

Very nice "mini" review Pix, as usual. Great pix too. It's definitely not my cup of tea but it's been a great time reading your thread Cheers Stephane

Dito

Thanks Ubi...

Hi Guys, Just wanted to share my source for these boxes (that can be found on ebay at much higher prices). I'm not sure I should post the email of the guy here, so feel free to contact me in private. Cheers Stephane 6 watch box black = 59 EUR 12 watch box black = 89 EUR 18 watch box black = 109 EUR Shipment costs 19 EUR (from Germany to Europe)

That is one of my grails Ubi. Great watch, isn't it? Wear it in good health!

The Rollies need a break I think Sunday, the highly modded IWC 3717! Swiss 7750, varnished dial, K2222 AR (first gen)

If only we could buy that one ...

That is a very valuable information then. What is the point to put 1 or 1.5 K for a non 1:1 case ...in this case

Wow, well, for this post, the entire thread was worth in my opinion. Thanks Don

Thanks for the kind words guys. Let's keep this one on the 1655 though Thanks BT, great idea. Pls bear in mind there were several versions in gens according to what I heard...

Rolex 1655 "Mc Queen" Dear All, As I often say, I feel like a permanent Noob and when it comes to this baby, I feel like I'll be a Noob forever . Here above is a photo of RepAustria's one. Here under are Dlludy and TMG's beauties If I could own such a good version I would really be happy . The purpose of my thread is to gather as much opinions and information as possible from the happy owners of a high end 1655 rep so who ever among us want to start their own project they can make a decision and choose their route. TMG's Dlludy's RepAustria's Pls note that if I remember well, the bezel is genuine. Were to start According to some members, a good one can be build from mixing two "average reps" (Josh/Andrew plus...in example) and adding gen parts from all over the internet. Some others would prefer to go Phong/NDT for the Vietnamese route. But then, would a ETA fit such a case ? What is your experience, what is your advice ? Cheers Stephane PS: I have stolen your photos guys, if you have any problem with it, feel free to let me know

Hmmm, 1655 well I WANT TO BUY A 1655 In the meantime, as I have no meetings today, I can safely wear my Single Red without the risk that somebody notice it

That is real tuff one. I would expect one of my vintage Rolies. But I never have any comment when I wear them. Or people do not notice them, or they think "Another Rolex" I guess I will say the same as Nanuq though: "I don't deserve this" when I wear them. Rolies aside, the two ones that I feel being the most impressive on my wrist are these: Ingie Pam 196

Well, if I have a Rolex Disorder Disease how would you call a guy who buys 5 Pams in a week Congrats and enjoy them !!!

Thanks for the compliment Kruzer. But you and me know it is a bloody nice looking watch

Dani, I feel very sorry that happened to you man. None of us is safe when shipping a watch. Wherever, whenever and with any means, it's part of the dangerous hobby we share. Pls do not sell your watches now. Sit back, have a good night of sleep first. Cheers Stephane